SCI Granules (INCI: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate)

SCI Granules is an easy to use, sulfate-free anionic surfactant which provide better cleansing and foam build up than competitive benchmarks and similar cleansing performance to sulfated surfactants (SLS benchmark). Based on vegetable fatty acid and readily biodegradable, it has superior clarity over other sulfate-free cleansers due to its highly efficient synthesis and low residuals. Very effective even in hard water.

Key benefits
SCI Granules allow formulators to create superior products due to the following benefits:

• Mild surfactant that provides high foam build up and equal cleansing performance to sulfated surfactants (SLS)
• Enables dense, creamy and stable foams in soft and hard water
• Enables clearer formulations than benchmarks in both water and surfactant solutions. It delivers ultra-low residue due to its highly efficient synthesis, giving personal care products superior clarity and foaming.
• Efficient cleansing while gentle on skin
• Skin humidity: exhibits less Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) compared to both Magnesium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
• Excellent dermatological profile, non-irritating on skin, low impact on skin barrier
• Extra mild, ideal for baby products and sensitive skin
• Readily biodegradable
• EO-free, sulfate-free anionic surfactant
• Non-dusty granules for easy handling in manufacturing process
• Suitable for soap bars giving excellent foam creaminess

Suggested applications
Due to its extreme mildness and high-foaming performance, SCI Granules are suitable for a variety of applications such as:

• Mild shampoos
• Two-in-one shampoo/conditioners
• Mousse, bath and shower gels
• Body wash
• Facial wash
• Liquid hand soap
• Syndet and Combi-bar soap
• Baby cleanser
• Shaving cream

Formulation guidelines

SCI Granules should be added with mixing to the water phase at 35°C to 45°C.  The maximum heating temperature for SCI Granules
cleansing agents is 60°C.

The ideal pH range to formulate with SCI Granules is typically from 5.5 to 7.5. Peak foaming performance at pH 6.5.

Suggested use levels

3% to 20%, dependent on product application

Storage and handling
Keep container tightly closed and store in a cool, well-ventilated area.